The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Childhood Games of All Time
Before screens ruled the world, there were driveways, schoolyards, and that one kid yelling “not it!” at the top of their lungs. These games defined growing up — from Hide and Seek marathons to Dodgeball wars and The Floor is Lava showdowns. Vote for your favorite playground legend and see which childhood classic still reigns supreme.
1. DODGEBALL
Dodgeball is currently the #1 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 77.4% head-to-head battles.
2. HIDE AND SEEK
Hide and Seek is currently the #2 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 75.0% head-to-head battles.
3. TAG
Tag is currently the #3 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 59.7% head-to-head battles.
4. GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD
Ghost in the Graveyard is currently the #4 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 52.8% head-to-head battles.
5. RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT
Red Light, Green Light is currently the #5 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 47.3% head-to-head battles.
6. CAPTURE THE FLAG
Capture the Flag is currently the #6 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 46.9% head-to-head battles.
7. THE FLOOR IS LAVA
The Floor is Lava is currently the #7 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 44.4% head-to-head battles.
8. FREEZE TAG
Freeze Tag is currently the #8 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 42.6% head-to-head battles.
9. MARCO POLO
Marco Polo is currently the #9 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 35.6% head-to-head battles.
10. FOUR SQUARE
Four Square is currently the #10 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 33.3% head-to-head battles.
11. DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE
Duck, Duck, Goose is currently the #11 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 31.8% head-to-head battles.
12. KICK THTE CAN
Kick thte Can is currently the #12 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 22.5% head-to-head battles.
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